President Pavel grants four pardons in rare use of constitutional power

President Petr Pavel has granted four pardons, marking only the fourth time he has used this constitutional power in nearly two and a half years in office, his office announced in a statement.

Among those pardoned are two women convicted of driving offences - one a single mother, the other undergoing long-term treatment for a serious cancer diagnosis. Both were granted remission of the remainder of their sentences on humanitarian grounds.